+ (614) WYM AYWY AND fIGUERO
AYWY, a producer, artist and DJ, and Figuero, a globally based artist and producer known as Audio Escobar, both of Dravidian descent, made waves in Sydney’s music scene with their genre-bending sound – seamlessly blending South Asian vibes with Amapiano, Hip Hop and R&B on tracks like ‘BRRR!’ and ‘WYM’. We sat down to chat about AI in music production, the current loop economy letting AYWY and Figuero take the lead in discussing their musical backgrounds, the Drake and Kendrick Feud and their all-time favourite albums.
+ (614) CHANEL’s WORLD
Chanel Loren discusses the evolving digital landscape, the pressures of social media and her desire to grow a loyal fanbase over chasing viral success.
+ (614) OUT OF THE BOX BARKAA
614 speaks to Sydney artist Barkaa, fresh off her big win as Artist of the Year at the 2024 National Indigenous Music Awards; “It’s not Blak excellence, we’re born excellent already.”
+ (614) BIG SIS KAIIT
After parting ways with traditional labels, Kaiit is re-emerging with a renewed energy and fresh perspective. In a 1-1 with 614, we had the chance to get cozy and listen as she shared her creative process, challenges, and the experiences that shape her music.
+ (614) LOVECHILD OF EXCELLENCE WITH STEVAN
Practising, recording and producing all of his music in his bedroom, Stevan’s DIY approach is a common one in the indie scene: “I remember with the first few songs that I put up on SoundCloud, I recorded everything with Apple earphones and the little microphone...super, super dodgy.”
+ (614) HEALING VIBRATIONS WITH BILLYMAREE
Billymaree has broken into the Australian music industry, fore-fronting its emerging RnB scene. “I want females to embrace their layers, strength in their toughness, in their softness too.” Perhaps a reminder of our ability to feel, perhaps an attempt to make us fall in love with love again, Billymaree plays with RnB as both a source of personal catharsis and empowerment.
+ (614) SIMPLY LIVING WITH JESS B
JessB – represents the direction the Australian and New Zealand music industry is gearing itself towards - amplifying minority voices and experimenting with different sounds from around the world. Her sound is a melting pot with splashes of Hip Hop, Dancehall and Afrobeats have resulted in her sound being uniquely her own, taking influence from her Kenyan and Pakeha heritage.
+ (614) GENESIS OWUSU
614 touched base on Genesis Owusu’s life post album Smiling With No Teeth, his preparation for the future and life outside of music, and how he’s been putting his whole foot into his music for quite some time.
+ (614) SAMPA THE GREAT
Sampa the Great graces the cover of 614 1st Print and Digital Issue. Sampa speaks to 614 about being unapologetically Black and the importance of representation in her home country of Zambia whilst working on the follow up project to The Return, her widely celebrated and award-winning album.
+ (614) 1300! HOTLINE
Korean-Australian and Sydney-Based 1300 are redefining what it means to create Korean Hip-Hop music. The quintet is composed of Pokari, Producer, Goyo, Rako, and Dali, Rappers, and Nerdie, Singer and Producer. What seemed like a casual studio session between new friends in 2020 - during the beginnings of Covid - turned into the creation of a new sound.
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